Haunted Places in burneston, North Yorkshire

burneston, North Yorkshire

5.2 miles from burneston, UK-J7

Thomas Busby was hanged for his crimes, but always loved his seat at this location. After his death, anyone who sits in this chair meets an untimely and always tragic death; the chair has been hung on the wall to prevent anyone from accidentally sitting in it.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

burneston, North Yorkshire

7.7 miles from burneston, UK-J7

It would seem as if every room here has some form of activity. In the library, an upset girl is seen; in the alcove, a vicar or priest likes to appear; in the tunnels, a nurse frequently shows up (said to be the most commonly seen ghost here). Temperature drops, ...

Darlington, Darlington

17.2 miles from burneston, UK-J7

A painting was acquired of a woman in a tartan outfit. The woman in the painting is said to have been attached to the painting and now haunts this building as revenge for husband's slaughter.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Darlington, England

17.9 miles from burneston, UK-J7

Ghosts ranging from stagehands, former managers, and crying children have been reported here all throughout the theatre. Recently, a photograph captured two ghosts sitting in the distance lending to the belief that there's more ghosts here than previously thought!
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Stockton-on-Tees, England

burneston, North Yorkshire

22.3 miles from burneston, UK-J7

A very strict mother loved her son, but locked her stepson in the attic. The stepson eventually disappeared (either escaping or being murdered), and soon the other child fell to his death. The heartbroken mother soon lost her sanity and long after her death, she and the two children are ...

burneston, England

25.3 miles from burneston, UK-J7

Charles Nevill, who plotted the Rising of the North in the Baron's Hall is reported in that room. Henry Vane the Younger is seen in the library without his head and the first Lady Barnard is also seen here.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Bowes, County Durham

26.3 miles from burneston, UK-J7

Two young lovers share the same grave nearby; the boy died after getting ill and the girl died heartbroken. Both of them are seen by their burial place. A young boy in the cellar and a bearded man are also seen here. The ghosts are mischievous, but it a good ...

West Auckland, County Durham

26.6 miles from burneston, UK-J7

The ghosts here include a young boy found in Room 6; he is said to cry out looking for his mother. Meanwhile, a female spirit, nicknamed Betty, is also said to wander around looking for her son. In Room Seven, a large man is reported. Also, a medium has picked ...

York, York

27.5 miles from burneston, UK-J7

The ancient City of York is famed for being one of (if not the) most haunted cities in Europe . York Guild Hall is one of York’s most historic and haunted locations, with its tales of ghostly black monks, dis-incarnate voices and shadowy figures. The York Guild Hall was built ...

burneston, North Yorkshire

Riddlesden, West Yorkshire

30.9 miles from burneston, UK-J7

The Grey Lady occupies a chamber named after her; another spirit named the Blue Lady is thought to have drowned in the pond. Shadows are a commonly witnessed phenomenon, objects vanish and reappear, and people never feel alone.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Bradford, West Yorkshire

34.9 miles from burneston, UK-J7

It is said that the ghost of an elderly woman appeared to a sleeping Earl who had plans of massacring the town of Bradford; her presence convinced him to call off the mass killing. People report drastic emotional changes throughout the hall, coins fall from the ceiling, people feel breathing ...

Stanbury, England

35.9 miles from burneston, UK-J7

A former landlady's presence is reported here. She is said to have been an avid lover of the wild cats, ringing a bell to let them know that food was ready. The ringing of the bell is still heard to some.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

burneston, County Durham

40.6 miles from burneston, UK-J7

The former owner of property, Lily of Lumley, was said to have been murdered by two priests and dropped down a well; her apparition is seen around the castle and sometimes coming out of the well. A playful man named Black Jack likes to move objects, children have been heard ...

Wakefield, West Yorkshire

burneston, England

42 miles from burneston, UK-J7

Pendel Hill is the equivalent of Salem, Massachusetts. Villagers fell ill and milk went sour leading everyone to believe that this was the work of witches. Accusations flew and (possibly) innocent people were hanged. Since then, strange people have appeared in photos and some guests have been strangled by an ...

burneston, Lancashire

42.5 miles from burneston, UK-J7

This was the site of a series of witch trials in 1612. 10 mysterious murders resulted in the conviction and torture of around a dozen people who still remain here. Dark figures are seen outside; inside, people have reported hearing the sounds of something being dragged. A little girl is ...

Newchurch-in-Pendle, Lancashire

42.5 miles from burneston, UK-J7

The house here was owned by a descendant of Alice Nutter, executed in the 1612 witch trials. Phantom monks are reported here as well as that of a servant girl who travels between here and Lower Wellhead farm.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Appleby-in-Westmorland, Cumbria

44.5 miles from burneston, UK-J7

The Keep is the oldest building still in existence today and little has changed in over 900 years. It is one of the few remaining intact Norman Keeps in Great Britain.
This castle has a rich and varied history. It has been held by the Kings of Scotland and England.
Parts ...

Low Eighton, Tyne and Wear

44.7 miles from burneston, UK-J7

Activity here is common, but no one knows the source. One team of ghost hunters encountered poltergeist activity, balls of light, and drastic cold spots. Messages also come up on spirit boxes.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Sunderland, England

45.4 miles from burneston, UK-J7

Robert (or Roger) Skelton was a stableboy who was murdered and disposed of in a well. After his death, messes that were left overnight became tidied by the morning, the imprint of a body appeared in ash, and a cook say a naked boy saying he was cold (leading to ...

burneston, Tyne and Wear

45.5 miles from burneston, UK-J7

In the first Hangar, a man is seen hiding behind an aeroplane, poltergeist activity is reported, and strange sounds such as banging and laughing are heard. In Hangar 2, the ghost of a man thought to have been murdered by a jealous husband is said to remain here. In Hangar ...

Saltmarshe, East Riding of Yorkshire

48 miles from burneston, UK-J7

From the early 19th century to mid-1970s, one family owned this estate, but all died off (some were known for their eccentric behaviours). The cellar and servant's quarters are where most ghost hunters hear noises, pick up EMF readings, or witness full-bodied apparitions.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

48.7 miles from burneston, UK-J7

"The Poppy Girl" is the nickname for a woman who was thrown in the castle prison, before suffering a horrific death. Visitor become aware of her presence because they will pick up the smell of flowers passing by. Another woman is seen in the chamber, monks are heard chanting, disembodied ...

burneston, Tyne and Wear

49 miles from burneston, UK-J7

A couple ghosts have been reported here including Isobella Darling (a former occupant, now known for her activity in the kitchen) and a former lighthouse keeper named John.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

South Shields, England

49.4 miles from burneston, UK-J7

A former gang member and smuggler named John the Jibber was actually an informer. His gang locked John in a barrel and hoisted him up, waiting for him to die slowly. John is still heard groaning throughout, and poltergeist activity is also reported.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Beverley, England

52.8 miles from burneston, UK-J7

A Victorian gentleman, said to be the former landlord, was playful and had a habit of appearing and disappearing. Since a new landlady took over the pub, it is said that a psychic was brought here and laid his spirit (as well as others) to rest.
Sadly, it was bulldozed in ...

Lancaster, England

53.9 miles from burneston, UK-J7

A lady in grey, believed to be Sarag Siddons, is seen here. In her lifetime, Siddons played Lady Macbeth here, but after death she might be the one that is reportedly seen throughout. A male spirit named Harald is also believed to be here.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Lancaster, England

54.2 miles from burneston, UK-J7

Lancaster Castle was used as a prison for accused witches and heretics before meeting their fate by execution. On the premise, the ghosts of an elderly lady, a middle-aged woman, a monk, and child running about have all been reported.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

burneston, Lancashire

54.9 miles from burneston, UK-J7

The main spirit here is that of Dorothy Southworth, referred to as the White Lady, seen in the corridors and halls. The bloodstains of an executed priest also reappear in the same place even though he died in the 16th century.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Samlesbury, Lancashire

54.9 miles from burneston, UK-J7

The ghost of Dorothy Southworth, nicknamed The White Lady, roams this location and is said to slap visitors on the back of the head. Many photographs have also captured disembodied faces.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Brougham, Cumbria

55.5 miles from burneston, UK-J7

The hall and grounds are reportedly haunted by sounds of soldiers battling in the middle night, world war soldiers marching and various people who were employed at the property including a woman called Emily and a boy who died there. Henry Brougham who lived there in the nineteenth century was ...

Oldham, Greater Manchester

55.5 miles from burneston, UK-J7

In 1947, actor Harold Norman was accidentally stabbed to death during a performance of Macbeth; he is said to have returned here in the afterlife. After the death of worker Carl Paulsen, a ghost resembling him started appearing, as well. Objects are known to move or fall down.
(Submitted by Chris ...